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Definition of daegu

daegu

/ˈdeɪ.ɡuː/
Dae · gu
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daegu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city situated in a valley in southeastern South Korea, historically prominent as a center for the textile and apple industries and currently a modern hub for manufacturing and technology.

Word Nuance & Usage

Prior to the 2000 adoption of the Revised Romanization of Korean, the city's name was commonly spelled as 'Taegu' in English literature and maps.

• Rhymes for daegu

• Nearby Words

dacnis
dadu
dadu river
daegu
daejeon
daffodil
dagger

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daegu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daegu
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